Software By Rob

JUNE 23, 2010

Join nearly 6,000 startup entrepreneurs by subscribing to my RSS feed. I was a judge at last night’s 59 days of code startup competition here in Fresno. One that solves a problem, is marketable, and demos well. The Categories There were two categories: zero-code and in progress. See you in 2011.

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Gust

DECEMBER 22, 2011

It’s possible to have a company with literally millions of customers (users) that employs only a handful of people, working in a small rented office, with hardware and software costing in the tens of thousands rather than millions of dollars. One common mistake is to equate “IP” with “code” or other technical contributions.

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Up and Running

JANUARY 23, 2019

Is the property up to code? Nothing quashes an enterprising spirit quite like opening a business and then having to shut down due to negligent preparation. This is why the first question you should have answered is whether or not the property is compliant and up to code. Above all else, be diligent and be discerning.

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YoungUpstarts

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

A person who assists a professional/entrepreneur in carrying out his business’ operations without being present at the office is known as a virtual assistant. Outsourcing of certain tasks is becoming increasingly common among entrepreneurs to save their time and money. by Saqib Ayaz, co-founder of Hire an Assistant. Contractors.

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Aymeric Gaurat-Apelli

JUNE 20, 2021

I am part of a mastermind group of 4 entrepreneurs. ” As the only technical founder of the group, I could offer some suggestions regarding the software development aspect. In the software development world, you can look at techniques like the Planning Poker. Peer review. Internal product demos. Conclusion.

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ReadWriteStart

APRIL 5, 2011

As a continuation of that theme, I thought it would be interesting to explore five tools you can use to iterate and improve your startup idea before writing one line of code. If a picture is worth 1,000 words, then a good mockup is worth 1,000 lines of code. iMockups for Wireframing Concepts. Conclusion.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 18, 2015

I rarely talk to any startup entrepreneur or VC who doesn’t feel it and somehow long for simpler times despite the benefits we all enjoy from increased enthusiasm for our sector. For entrepreneurs there’s too much money sloshing around. We are experiencing a frenetic time. For investors life is no different.

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Austin Startup

MAY 7, 2017

Some of the most interesting events in Austin for the week of May 8 through May 14 are as follows: Mon, May 8 thru Thurs, May 11: OSCON OSCON brings the software engineering and developer community together to explore what’s new and useful in open source languages, tools, and techniques. At the Austin Convention Center. $99-$3895

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Austin Startup

APRIL 15, 2017

I’ve run more than 100 demo days and have learned the hard way what to do and what not to do. Most presentation software has an option to do this automatically when exporting to PDF. Your audience is broad including consumers, entrepreneurs, investors and press. No animations are allowed.

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The Next Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2013

He works in marketing for a large healthcare organization, and moonlights as a photographer, filmmaker, and entrepreneur. Now that SantaDispatch is in the app store , I thought fellow entrepreneurs would be interested in what it was like to have an iPhone app developed through Elance. then I will send you last full source code.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 27, 2019

It’s a common issue – you have an idea that will require some technical know-how (eg coding, engineering, science) but don’t have those skills yourself. My first startup was a web based software system for the hostel industry, and I had limited technical experience. Get entrepreneur articles by email once a month.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 13, 2011

There was a lot of consumer internet activity again…resurgence of things, but it was still mysterious, venture capital was still kind of closed, 1st time entrepreneurs had a lot of questions that were unanswered, and there was still some sort of hand waiving around all the financing stuff and so we took it on….”. was starting.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 30, 2014

7 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use Video To Grow Their New Business written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. Let’s look at 7 ways entrepreneurs can use video to grow their new business. Dash – Mobile – Driving – Demo from Jamyn Edis on Vimeo. Congratulations!

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Entrepreneurs-Journey.com by Yaro Starak

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

I was given review access to a brand new premium wordpress theme called Authority Pro , so I asked Ilana Wechsler if she’d like to take a look at it, test it and then write a review for readers of Entrepreneurs-Journey. Ilana has quite a bit of experience playing with WordPress so she was eager to test out this theme.

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Feld Thoughts

JULY 15, 2012

About 75 veterans who are active or aspiring entrepreneurs have already been accepted and will be attending. But of course the biggest thanks are due to these entrepreneurs themselves, for their service to our country. and see their mini “demo-day” next Friday, July 20th. Zack Nies, Rally Software.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 30, 2021

But first, in case you’re not quite sold, let’s review some of the benefits of moving your event online: Reduced costs. For example, NZ’s TechWeek2020 , forced online due lockdown, included ‘TechWeek TV’. Live product demos. Software like Slido , Kahoot! Polls that ask your audience for their ideas and feedback.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2009

Well … I have had many late nights and I really didn’t contemplate writing many blog postings this month because I spent November in this interesting venture capital / fund raising dance involving lots of late night sessions reviewing legal documents, rewriting business plans and preparing for pitches. After Office 2.0 Folksonomy.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2022

Founders Space was ranked the #1 incubator for overseas startups by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazines. Every entrepreneur must face this harsh reality and learn to master it if they hope to survive and wind up on top. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! Key Takeaway: Over 90 percent of all new start-ups fail.

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Startup Lessons Learned

NOVEMBER 22, 2013

Our goal in hosting The Lean Startup Conference —which starts in just over two weeks—is to help entrepreneurs learn absolutely useful things from each other. We’ve published our code of conduct , which lays out the conditions for participating in the conference for all us: speakers, sponsors, attendees, staff and volunteers.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 11, 2022

500-rated, top-ranked conversation analytics software serving over 30,000 businesses around the world. Click on over and give us a review on iTunes, please! They found in 2011 in their basement, and together have grown it into an Inc 500 rated top ranked conversion analytics software serving over 30,000 businesses around the world.

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Up and Running

MAY 4, 2015

In this article, I’ll review: What to include in a one minute, five minute, ten minute, and 20 minute pitch. Tips from entrepreneurs who successfully pitched their businesses for funding. Palo Alto Software founder Tim Berry shares a great example of an impactful one-minute speech from the Rice University business pitch competition.

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 3, 2012

meet with tons of companies every week, work hard for their portfolio companies, and are on planes flying around to the important confereneces and demo days". What I would offer to entrepreneurs is that you should know what you're getting from each investor you let into the round. One more read and a little less navel gazing.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 8, 2009

It is code word for “I’m not ready to invest for whatever reason … I need more proof.&#. They get positive product reviews on TechCrunch, GigaOm or Paidcontent.org. It’s not required but I have seen this technique be used effectively by entrepreneurs. They hire key staff. They make progress.

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Feld Thoughts

NOVEMBER 18, 2013

Ari Newman is an entrepreneur, mentor, investor, and a friend. He works at Techstars where his responsibility is to ensure that the connections between alumni, mentors, and staff are as robust as they can be – helping entrepreneurs “ do more faster ” day in and day out. Three months in, the burn is now at $70k/month.

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Spencer Fry

AUGUST 20, 2018

An example from Podia is that all of our developers trust each other to release code without going through a massive review process. Yes, we do review "mission critical" code, but for the most part, we don't. No number of articles written by entrepreneurs will get you the answers you need. 6: Do your own thing.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Microsoft entered the 21st century as the dominant software provider for anyone who interacted with a computing device. 16 years later it’s just another software company. They remain entrepreneurs. Visionary CEOs don’t need someone else to demo the company’s key products for them. Rarely does it regain its former glory.

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Steve Blank

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Microsoft entered the 21st century as the dominant software provider for anyone who interacted with a computing device. 16 years later it’s just another software company. They remain entrepreneurs. . Visionary CEOs don’t need someone else to demo the company’s key products for them. Rarely does it regain its former glory.

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 18, 2014

Why Amazon Is Copying Zappos and Paying Employees to Quit | Harvard Business Review – crowdspring.co/1ijCiIW. Legal Contracts for Software Developers Who Hate Contracts (w/free contract template to use today) – [link]. 30 Stunning WebGL Examples and Demos in Action | 1stwebdesigner – crowdspring.co/1ijEFex.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MAY 2, 2014

6 Tips for Reluctant Negotiators | by Whitney Johnson, Harvard Business Review – crowdspring.co/1k6nQRA. Cycling IS the new golf for entrepreneurs! 6 Tips for Reluctant Negotiators | by Whitney Johnson, Harvard Business Review – crowdspring.co/1k6nQRA. Redman – Harvard Business Review – crowdspring.co/1kf1Xzu.

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ReadWriteStart

JANUARY 29, 2012

On Sunday evening teams demo their prototypes and receive valuable feedback from a panel of experts. It was a good choice, because you could see the fortunate companies that have been part of that process: several of their founders were working over the weekend, no surprise given the scrappy nature of these entrepreneurs.

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Austin Startup

MAY 1, 2017

Perhaps you know coding basics but are looking to expand your skills further. Thursday, May 4: Longhorn Startup Demo Day (FREE) Come watch this year’s biggest entrepreneurial showcase of top undergraduate startup ventures from the Spring 2017 Longhorn Startup Lab! Are you ready to propel your career in web development?

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 27, 2014

To begin with, it is important to understand some basic facts about the world of entrepreneurial finance: There are many more entrepreneurs than there are investors, with the result that only one company out of every 400 that seeks venture funding actually receives it.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 25, 2012

” But the world of marketing has grown way more sophisticated, and in the age of GPS and QR codes, small business can leverage some sophisticated tactics to reach local audiences, build awareness neighborhood by neighborhood, and make the most of a limited marketing budget. Outdoor and print. Direct mail. Photo: Howard Lake.

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Growthink Blog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

That it is just more "noise” that causes entrepreneurs to get “lost in the weeds” versus long-term thinking and planning. No, the best entrepreneurs I know are as serious as they can be about not just surviving but thriving in this massively opportunity-filled world of ours. There is some truth to this. But it goes deeper than this.

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Software By Rob

JULY 22, 2010

Join nearly 6,000 startup entrepreneurs by subscribing to my RSS feed. Tip #1: Use a Custom Design I’m typically a fan of text-only newsletter email due to the challenge of getting things to display correctly in email clients. I’ve added a subscription box to my demo page. 2 comments ↓ #1 Eoin on 10.19.10

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ConversionXL

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

500 Startups founder and entrepreneur Dave McClure created this model as a way for growth hackers to optimize the speed of their sales and marketing efforts in generating results. For example, if you run a software company, talking to clients at a trade show might put you in touch with the right audience. For free.

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Hunter Walker

MARCH 23, 2016

At demo days and on Hacker News, I found that many of the young companies I was excited about shared a seed investor, Chris Dixon. I’m not sure he expected to engage in such a technical chat (I started coding when I was 10 because I wanted to make video games and held a few technical jobs before my stint in journalism).

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